# Melt and Fill vs Whirlwind Evolution

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whirlwind Evolution at 75% against Melt and Fill's 27%. Whirlwind Evolution also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 508). Melt and Fill's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melt and Fill sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Whirlwind Evolution sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Whirlwind Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whirlwind Evolution has 5.9K ratings behind it against 508, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Melt and Fill's written reviews are positive against 75% of Whirlwind Evolution's.

Melt and Fill ships an update monthly, Whirlwind Evolution every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melt and Fill | Whirlwind Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (508 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melt-and-fill/id6465749961/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whirlwind-evolution/id6670462746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 508 | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 274 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## What reviewers say

### Melt and Fill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melt-and-fill/id6465749961)

Engage in a satisfying melting and filling experience. Slice, cook, and chop various items to fill bottles and earn in-game profit. Upgrade your equipment to melt faster and unlock new substances.

**Highlights:** Melt various items, Slice, cook, and chop ingredients, Fill bottles for profit, Upgrade melting machine, Upgrade bottles, Unlock new substances

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Sell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speed Booster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto Add | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto Tap | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Small Amount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Auto Tap | $1.99 | one-time |
| Auto Add | $1.99 | one-time |
| Auto Sell | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speed Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Small Amount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Medium Amount | $3.99 | one-time |
| Progression Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins High Amount | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins Medium Amount | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins High Amount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Satisfying gameplay
- 🕰️ Good time-waster
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 💰 Inconsistent pricing
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔄 Progress resets on app close

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck/missing objects
- Knife/tool malfunctions
- Pricing issues after app close

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Improved save/load functionality
- Better ad management


### Whirlwind Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whirlwind-evolution/id6670462746)

Become a master of destruction in this idle evolution game. Start as a small whirlwind and grow into a colossal force, upgrading power, size, and speed to devastate cities. Witness your whirlwind's mesmerizing transformation as you become unstoppable.

**Highlights:** Evolve a whirlwind, Upgrade power, size, and speed, Destroy cities, Idle gameplay, Mesmerizing transformations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best game
- 🚀 Whirlwind Evolution
- 👍 Funniest game ever made
- 👍 I love it it is so good
- 👍 I loveeeee it

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Une tonne de pubs, extrêmement répétitif, et aucun contenu, je déconseille, je supprime

**Reported bugs**

- Never mind, I just tried the spin the wheel and even though it says to watch an ad it doesn't make you

**Requested features**

- Never mind, I just tried the spin the wheel and even though it says to watch an ad it doesn't make you


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melt and Fill free?

Melt and Fill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Whirlwind Evolution free?

Whirlwind Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Melt and Fill or Whirlwind Evolution?

Whirlwind Evolution is rated higher. Melt and Fill averages 4.3 out of 5 from 508 ratings, while Whirlwind Evolution averages 4.8 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Melt and Fill or Whirlwind Evolution have ads?

Both Melt and Fill and Whirlwind Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Melt and Fill or Whirlwind Evolution?

Melt and Fill ships an update monthly, and Whirlwind Evolution every 11 months. Most recently, Melt and Fill was updated on September 24, 2026 and Whirlwind Evolution on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*